cervicobrachial syndrome

Introduction

nonspecific term

Etiology

risk factos

• forced body posture
• repetitive movements at work
• straining arms & cervical spine during household activities

Epidemiology

• unskilled workers

Clinical manifestations

• pain, numbness, weakness, & swelling in the region of the neck & shoulder

Management

• rest, avoid offending activity
• physical therapy

More general terms

• syndrome
• occupational disease
• neck pain; cervicalgia
• shoulder pain